2018 NFL draft primer: Wide Receivers

2018 NFL draft primer: Wide Receivers

The 2018 NFL draft is quickly approaching, so let’s take a big-picture look at every position group in this year’s class, keeping things rolling with a deep wide receiver class.

TOP PROSPECT

Calvin Ridley | Alabama

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There are some worthy challengers to this title, but Ridley is still the most polished, complete pass-catcher in this class. The fact that he’s a little older than your usual draft prospect won’t matter too much when he’s carving up NFL secondaries with his razor-sharp routes and lightning-quick acceleration. He may not be the first receiver off the board, but Ridley has the best chance to make a big splash as a rookie, and he’ll be a steal anywhere outside the top 15 picks.

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